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OPINION

What Will Happen to the S-400s?

The future of the S-400 air defense systems that Türkiye purchased from Russia—and that ultimately led to its removal from the F-35 fighter jet program—has remained one of the most debated issues in the country for years.

Defense

The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara Changed the West’s Perception of Türkiye

The 2026 NATO Summit established Ankara not merely as the host of a major diplomatic gathering, but as one of the rising centers of the West’s evolving security architecture.

Defense

What Does Hosting the NATO Summit in Ankara Mean for Türkiye?

The 2026 NATO Summit will be held in Ankara, the capital of Türkiye, on July 7–8, 2026.

Interviews & Analysis

“Faced with Russian and Chinese Threats, Europe Needs Türkiye More Than Ever”

On April 7, 2021, I was invited to the Franco-German channel Arte to take part in 28 Minutes, a debate program devoted to Türkiye-EU relations.

Interviews & Analysis

“In the Eyes of the European Union, We Are BRICS’ Trojan Horse”

On September 19, 2024, in an analysis for Türkiye Gazetesi, I examined Türkiye’s application for BRICS membership and its repercussions.

OPINION

Should Türkiye Possess Nuclear Weapons?

In recent years, speculation has grown that Türkiye could develop nuclear weapons, or at least keep such an option on the table.

In the media

‘Türkiye Could Return to the F-35 Programme’: Expert Explains

International relations expert Öznur Küçüker Sirene said that Türkiye’s return to the F-35 programme could come onto the agenda at the NATO Summit.The recent wars in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine have reshaped the global balance of power.

Interviews & Analysis

What Will Happen to the S-400s?

The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara Changed the West’s Perception of Türkiye

What Does Hosting the NATO Summit in Ankara Mean for Türkiye?

“Faced with Russian and Chinese Threats, Europe Needs Türkiye More Than Ever”

“In the Eyes of the European Union, We Are BRICS’ Trojan Horse”

Should Türkiye Possess Nuclear Weapons?

‘Türkiye Could Return to the F-35 Programme’: Expert Explains

“Trump’s Monroe Doctrine Is Not Workable”

“The West Is No Longer the Sole Centre of Power; It Is Merely One of the Poles”

“The Good News on the F-35s Will Come at NATO”

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